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(Scott G. Winterton | Pool) Tyler Robinson, 22, the suspect in the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, appears by camera before Judge Tony Graf in Utah's 4th District Court on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 for his initial appearance. Utah County officials announced Wednesday afternoon that the county has contracted with a prominent public defender to represent Tyler James Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Utah County Commission on Wednesday approved the contract for defense attorney Kathryn Nester to represent Robinson. He is accused of shooting Kirk, the controversial Turning Point USA founder, on Sept.

10 while Kirk was speaking in front of thousands at Utah Valley University. Robinson faces a potential death penalty if he is convicted. Utah County prosecutors charged him with seven counts, including aggravated murder. He also faces charges accusing him of illegally discharging a firearm, obstructing justice, witness tampering and committing violence in the presence of children. During his first court appearance last week, a judge found that Robinson could not afford his own attorney — so Utah County is now constitutionally required to foot the bill. Panelists Joshua Ritter and George Terwilliger assess the mounting evidence against Tyler Robinson, the man charged with killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’

OREM, Utah — Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson was appointed an attorney prior to the suspect's court appearance next week, officials said on Wednesday evening. Kirk was taken to a hospital in critical condition following the shooting on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, where he died, officials said. Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder, two counts of obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, two counts of witness tampering and commission of a violent offense... CHARLIE KIRK'S ALLEGED ASSASSIN TYLER ROBINSON FACES DEATH PENALTY AS CHARGES FORMALLY ANNOUNCED Prosecutors have said they intend to seek the death penalty in the case.

A defense attorney has been appointed to represent Tyler Robinson, who is charged with shooting and killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an appearance at a Utah university earlier this month. Kathryn Nester was chosen to represent Robinson under a contract with the Utah County Commission, which appoints lawyers for defendants who cannot afford private counsel. "This action fulfills the Commission’s constitutional responsibility to ensure that individuals accused of a crime—who cannot afford legal representation—are provided with a qualified defense," Utah County officials said in a statement announcing the appointment. Robinson, 22, has been charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering and commission of a violent offense in the presence... PROVO, Utah — Utah County officials have chosen an appointed defense attorney for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of shooting and killing conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk two weeks ago on Utah Valley University's... Last week at his initial court appearance, a judge decided that Robinson, 22, qualified financially for a court-appointed attorney.

However, the Utah County Public Defender's Office does not contract for death penalty cases, according to attorney Greg Skordas, so the county had to choose an outside lawyer to represent him. Prosecutors said they are pursuing the death penalty for Robinson's charges, which include aggravated murder and several other related charges. The Utah County Commission announced Wednesday that they unanimously approved a contract for appointed legal counsel. Robinson's defense attorney will be Kathryn Nester. The county said they chose her with the help and advice of an independent criminal defense attorney. According to Nester's bio on her firm's website, she has been practicing law for over 30 years, with more than 60 jury trials under her belt.

The lead defense attorney,Kathryn Nester, has officially been appointed by the court for Tyler Robinson, who was booked into jail after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The defense team and prosecutors met withFourth District Court Judge Tony Graf in Provo for a waiver hearing on Monday, September 29, 2025. (Pool Photo) PROVO, Utah (KUTV) — The lead defense attorney has officially been appointed by the court for Tyler Robinson, who was booked into jail after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Robinson was arrested after the September 10 shooting during Kirk's visit to Utah Valley University. Due to security issues, he listened in to the waiver hearing from the Utah County Jail Monday morning.

The hearing lasted just over 10 minutes. Robinson was originally scheduled to appear in court in person for the first time, but officials with the Utah County Attorney's Office announced Saturday that he would listen virtually instead. Naman is a copy editor at Times Now, with over three years experience in covering US News, politics, global affairs, sports, and other domains. Apart ...View More © 2025 Bennett, Coleman & Company Limited Attorney Representing Charlie Kirk's Accused Killer Is Former Top Public Defender

Pictures of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University, sit amid flowers during a vigil in front of the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, Hungary, September 18, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo (Reuters) -The Utah criminal defense attorney appointed to represent Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin previously represented a once-fugitive leader of a polygamous sect and was a top public defender in Salt Lake City and San... Kathryn Nester, of the Salt Lake City-based law firm Nester Lewis, was appointed to represent Tyler Robinson, the Utah County Commission said in a press release on Wednesday. The state is seeking the death penalty for Robinson, who was charged with one count of aggravated murder after he allegedly shot Kirk, 31, in the neck during a campus event at Utah Valley...

After a closed-door meeting Wednesday, the Utah County Commission announced the selection of legal counsel for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. In open session, the three-member panel unanimously approved an “agreement for indigent defense services” with longtime Utah trial lawyer Kathryn Nester to represent Robinson. The commission then adjourned the meeting without discussion. “This action fulfills the commission’s constitutional responsibility to ensure that individuals accused of a crime — who cannot afford legal representation — are provided with a qualified defense," according to a county press release. Nester will be the lead attorney and Richard Novak and Michael Burt work as co-counsel in the case, according to the agreement. Nester, of the Salt Lake City law firm Nester Lewis, has practiced in state and federal court for more than 30 years, according to her bio.

Her more than 60 jury trials have included a wide variety of cases, including capital murder. She has headed the federal defender’s offices in Salt Lake City and San Diego for a decade. We’re learning new details about the man accused of assassinating right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. Officials shared the unusual terms he demanded before surrendering to police in Utah. 22-year-old Tyler Robinson agreed to turn himself in, but only if the arrest was peaceful. Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby said he got a call from a retired detective on Thursday,…

One week after the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, questions are surfacing about key pieces of evidence released in the case. Some of the strongest criticism is coming from those closest to Kirk, who say a text exchange central to the prosecution doesn’t add up. Candace Owens calls messages ‘doctored’ Conservative commentator Candace Owens,… Authorities in Utah say 71-year-old George Zinn deliberately misled police by falsely claiming he was responsible for the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10 in the immediate... Utah County Sheriff Michael Smith said Zinn admitted that he “yelled that he was the shooter to… On Tuesday, the Utah County District Attorney’s Office announced it filed charges against the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Sept.

10. Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray shared the charges against Tyler Robinson in a news conference on Tuesday. Gray announced he filed seven charges against Robinson, including aggravated murder, felony discharge… The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk is due in court Tuesday. However, prior to his hearing, he’ll likely be formally charged with aggravated murder. The charge opens the door to a possible death penalty case.

Tyler Robinson, 22, is accused of shooting Kirk at an event at Utah Valley University. Kirk was…

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